Flight Planning

Grundbetriebsgewicht

The weight of an aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and all necessary fluids for operation, excluding payload and usable fuel.

Quick answer: The weight of an aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and all necessary fluids for operation, excluding payload and usable fuel.

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Quick answer

The weight of an aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and all necessary fluids for operation, excluding payload and usable fuel.

Why it matters

Grundbetriebsgewicht matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Grundbetriebsgewicht?

In this glossary, Grundbetriebsgewicht refers to: The weight of an aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and all necessary fluids for operation, excluding payload and usable fuel.

How is Grundbetriebsgewicht used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Dispatcher: Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Grundbetriebsgewicht vor der Startgewichtsberechnung erfasst ist."

Why does Grundbetriebsgewicht matter in aviation?

Grundbetriebsgewicht matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Planning contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Grundbetriebsgewicht?

Grundbetriebsgewicht is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Grundbetriebsgewicht belong to?

In this glossary, Grundbetriebsgewicht is grouped under Flight Planning. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The weight of an aircraft including crew, unusable fuel, and all necessary fluids for operation, excluding payload and usable fuel.

Operational example

Dispatcher: Ensure that the basic operating weight is recorded before calculating the take-off weight.

Localized term

Grundbetriebsgewicht

Localized example

Dispatcher: Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Grundbetriebsgewicht vor der Startgewichtsberechnung erfasst ist.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Planning

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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